Children love horses! These powerful and exciting animals have roamed over the Earth for thousands of years. Today, there are more than 300 different breeds around the world! What is a Horse? More →

In What is a Dinosaur? kids of all ages will be enthralled by these ancient reptiles who ruled the earth for almost 180 million years! Striking, full-color illustrations highlight some of the More →

Dogs are believed to be the first animals to live with people as pets. What is a Dog? explains how these once-wild members of the animal kingdom still use their senses and instincts in daily… More →

Plants provide people and animals with food, shelter, and even oxygen. Plants help us live and grow, but how does a plant grow? Where do plants grow? What is a Plant? introduces young readers More →

Sunlight does not go very deep into water so seaweed must grow at the surface where its rays can reach them. Starting with the sun, food chains link together plants and animals in various… More →

Amphibian means "two lives" since these animals spend the first part of their life underwater and the rest on land. From flying tree frogs to slithering caecilians, kids will be captivated by More →

Earth has over 30 types of biomes, some of which are home to thousands of ecosystems. All of the plants and animals living in these huge natural areas depend on one another for survival.… More →

From blood-sucking vampire bats to mango-eating fruit bats, What is a Bat? tackles bat myths and teaches children… • the bat family tree • their bodies • bat communication • how they fly More →

Children continue to be fascinated by these prehisoric creatures. What is a Reptile? covers all orders of reptile from 10-foot long Komodo dragons to tiny, inch-long gecko lizards. Featured… More →

Children see themselves as part of a non-living world of houses, schools, and televisions. This intriguing book explains what a living thing is so that children can make the connection… More →